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Gameplay => Guilds Forum => Topic started by: Laurianna on January 01, 2009, 03:54:50 am

Title: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Laurianna on January 01, 2009, 03:54:50 am
Daughters of Xiosia
The Daughters are dedicated followers and protectors of the sacred teachings of Xiosia, the Mother Goddess, who sustains us all. Each Daughter’s oath to the collective is revered to be the most binding of all, for those who take the oath to the Daughters are also binding their fate to the Great Mother.

Xiosia is the creator of all living entities in nature, birthing all plants, creatures, mountains and bodies of water. She also presides over death, for all that dies is reborn. Her stories are as ancient as the earliest Elvish lineage. The highest notion of The Daughters of Xiosia is universal love and respect for each other and all in nature. All Daughters act in peace and non-violence except in cases of hunting for food and survival [training]. When a Daughter does kill she should make amends with offerings and prayers to Xiosia and the slain entity.
A senseless killing is an act against the guild and the Great Mother.

All Daughters are committed to always taking time to introduce themselves to and assist new female arrivals fleeing into the city of Hydlaa, many of whom may be in need of tria, food and warm clothing. It is the philosophy of the guild that all females are Daughters of the Goddess, whether guilded or not.

The Daughters practice collective consensus and refuse to recognize a hierarchical structure within the guild. Every guild member has a platform to voice her opinion and make positive suggestions; all decisions are made collectively with a majority vote. Each guild member is treated with equal respect regardless of level of skill or training, we are here to support one another not to out rank each other in knowledge, power or financial status. All guild members are valuable, from prophetic priestess to hard working miner.

All Daughters are encouraged to learn the stories and sacred teachings of Xiosia, spend time meditating and divining in Jardet’s Secret Garden under the sacred Ruqua Tree and to participate in Xiosian ceremonies, rituals and festivals. Sacred times of the year for the guild and Xiosia include Mid-Unodin, a time to bless the newly planted crops and Mid-Azhord a time to celebrate and give thanks to the success of the harvest.

Please check this thread for times and dates when, and where, you may petition the DOX to join us as a sister in faith and honor of Xiosia.

The official DOX guild website is currently under development here: www.daughtersofxiosia.info (http://www.daughtersofxiosia.info)
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Parallo on January 02, 2009, 03:31:03 am
Sexist!
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Sen on January 02, 2009, 08:48:07 am
[ Im not able to express my world in one word, so I will need few sentences:
I like the idea of this guild and hope strongly that you will be successful. You have a nice concept that differs from other active guilds.
The only thing is that you should think again of the no leader concept if I got you right. Often there is someone needed who takes the responsibility and says how things will be done, else it might happen that nothing at all progresses and the guild can kind of block itself.
Finally: The picture on your homepage is just great  :)

Sen

#EDIT# Added brackets after getting surprised with more icness ]
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Siteya on January 02, 2009, 11:34:18 am
As the founder of DOX, I would like to address the first two replies to our thread.

Sexist- I suppose one could make a brash decision to call us sexists, but you might want to look the definition up first and then look up another word, separatist, for that would make a much better argument that I could address intelligently. But either way sexist or separatist accusations need not apply to our guild, we are just sisters doing it for ourselves, helping each other out, no more, no less.

Sen, thanks so much for your kind words and suggestion for leadership. I have had quite a few people speak of concern for the guild, because it has no identifiable leader, and yes The Daughters are taking a risk stepping outside of the the standard leadership and ranking. But this is a risk I and the Daughters are willing to make in this world, to learn how we can, as women, re-shape the standard patriarchal structure and explore those possibilities as a collective. The order for now amongst the Daughters is a very strict set of rules we have all voted and are sworn to abide and good mediation during meetings, which yes many will be long and tedious, but we enjoy RPing them and the meetings are making us a very close knit group. The picture on the website of Xiosia is quite perfect, thank you Laurianna!

Goddess Bless,
SG
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: LigH on January 02, 2009, 12:41:54 pm
The Royal House of Purrty sends respectful greetings, and is looking forward to receiving a suggestion for an appointment to a visit.

--

And don't mind Parallo - it is a tough job to be evil...
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Parallo on January 02, 2009, 03:47:53 pm
Serparatist as in separatist feminism? Thats something you might want to have included in the OP.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Laurianna on January 02, 2009, 08:26:17 pm
Serparatist as in separatist feminism? Thats something you might want to have included in the OP.

Think of the Daughters of Xiosia as a sacred refuge for female characters.
Note that I say female 'characters'. What is most important is that the character truly embrace the sisterhood and the divine feminine force. 
I noticed, when browsing through the Guilds, that there is another guild centered around Xiosia which welcomes both male and female characters:
The Tree of Light  http://www.hydlaaplaza.com/smf/index.php?topic=32543.0 (http://www.hydlaaplaza.com/smf/index.php?topic=32543.0)
It seems to be closer to the standard hierarchical guild structure, and appears to have been founded by male characters.

In fact, The Daughters would love to form an alliance with the Tree of light, I am sure! 
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Parallo on January 04, 2009, 03:42:01 pm
What about the Kikkiri Liberation Front? Will you ally with us?
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Donari Tyndale on January 04, 2009, 05:08:22 pm
Tree of Light...Hm. I remember creating that guild. *goes to push the revive button*. And it is for all who wish to join, not only male characters.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Laurianna on January 15, 2009, 06:43:41 pm
What about the Kikkiri Liberation Front? Will you ally with us?

This would be fun to pursue while roleplaying in game!  :flowers:
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Laurianna on February 20, 2009, 02:17:26 am
Please check this thread for times and dates when, and where, you may petition the DOX to join us as a sister in faith and honor of Xiosia.

To update this bit of information:

You may approach any of the DOX at any time to inquire about the guild and express your interest in joining us.
Please do this in a reasonable RolePlaying fashion...
i.e. State that you have noticed the Xiosian amulet we are wearing, as our in game characters can obviously not see the words floating above our heads. 

Thanks & Peace.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: GlassZephyr on March 06, 2009, 09:34:27 am
I'm merely curious about this,
you don't accept androgenous species?
no female klyros on account of the single skin applied to both sexes
and no kran on account of the "manly" physique?
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Elady on March 06, 2009, 03:14:27 pm
I'm merely curious about this,
you don't accept androgenous species?
no female klyros on account of the single skin applied to both sexes
and no kran on account of the "manly" physique?


Ah we do have a female Klyros in the guild already.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Laurianna on March 31, 2009, 04:00:48 am
I recall us discussing Kran, and believe the consensus was : if the Kra identified as female and worshipped Xiosia, kra would be considered for the DOX.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Parallo on March 31, 2009, 02:03:51 pm
What if a male identifies as female and worships Xiosia?
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: LigH on March 31, 2009, 04:10:57 pm
Parallo, don't nitpick ... take an example from the TV commercials: Make a guild "Sons of Xiosia" and compare your member counts after some time. ;)
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Parallo on March 31, 2009, 04:20:07 pm
We have already created the polar opposite, the Kikkiri Liberation Front. We have many members but you city-scum won't likely see them till they are upon you. Anyhow, what about transgendered folks?
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Sabretooth on August 21, 2009, 08:55:31 am
Anyhow, what about transgendered folks?

As this is a RPing game set in the middle ages, there would be no ts/tg. Crossdressing is a possibility...
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Keldrena on August 21, 2009, 03:57:55 pm
Umm, there are several records of trans folks in the middle ages. Not a lot in Europe, but PS isn't in Europe. Also read up about transgendered people in native American cultures.

Saying this is the middles ages isn't really a good argument in this case.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Xalantyr on August 31, 2009, 01:24:45 am
Sen, thanks so much for your kind words and suggestion for leadership. I have had quite a few people speak of concern for the guild, because it has no identifiable leader, and yes The Daughters are taking a risk stepping outside of the the standard leadership and ranking. But this is a risk I and the Daughters are willing to make in this world, to learn how we can, as women, re-shape the standard patriarchal structure and explore those possibilities as a collective. The order for now amongst the Daughters is a very strict set of rules we have all voted and are sworn to abide and good mediation during meetings, which yes many will be long and tedious, but we enjoy RPing them and the meetings are making us a very close knit group.

I think it's perfectly feasible for a guild to operate without a "leader" and I like the look of DoX's structure.

To address Sen's concern, if necessary DoX could (as a collective) nominate individuals to take on certain responsibilities on behalf of the guild, similar to guild leader or officer positions in other guilds. The only difference is that the people occupying those positions would do so on behalf of and always be directly answerable and accountable to the whole guild. It's possible for them to achieve the convenience of conferring specific authorities on individuals without creating a hierarchy.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Xalantyr on August 31, 2009, 01:37:04 am
Umm, there are several records of trans folks in the middle ages. Not a lot in Europe, but PS isn't in Europe. Also read up about transgendered people in native American cultures.

Saying this is the middles ages isn't really a good argument in this case.

There are also instances of this which pre-date the middle ages, eg. there were cults of Cybele priestesses made up of males who castrated themselves (in one account I read, achieved by smashing their you-know-whats between a pair of rocks) then lived as women in every achievable sense of the word.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Dark Patron on March 07, 2010, 04:25:08 am
Hello is this Topic still active?
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Tadano Hitoshi on March 07, 2010, 04:32:05 am
Hello is this Topic still active?

The guild Daughters of Xiosia is active, yes...as now is the Sons of Xiosia.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Roled on March 07, 2010, 05:06:38 am
Thanks Tadano for the mention. Dark Patron, here is the information on the Sox (Sons of Xiosia):


"Sons of Xiosia

Our Oath to Xiosia:
Freely and without coercion, I will ~Provide for the needy, Protect the threatened, Celebrate Nature, Behave with Balance, and Honor Xiosia’s Spirit in Thoughts and Deeds.

The Sons of Xiosia are dedicated followers and protectors of the sacred teachings of Xiosia, the Goddess, the Keeper of Balance and Nature in our world. The Sons of Xiosia have allied with the Daughters of Xiosia and other Guilds of Yliakum to protect the common good. We assume friendship and integrity in all others, until proven otherwise.

Each Oath to Xiosia is revered to be the most binding of all, for those who take the Oath bind their fate to the Great Mother.

The Sons, Klyros, Kran of Xiosia, (SoX) are organized to follow Nature as reveal by Xiosia, by fostering the growth of equality, community, strength used to protect the common good and spiritual advancement. The SoX are organized into three paths of growth, or Circles: Xiosia’s Shield, Xiosia’s Staff and Xiosia’s Song.

* Xiosia’s Shield are our Goddesses’ Warriors of the Faith and the People. The Shield Circle attracts Nature’s followers who excel in weaponry and wish to use their skills to bring more Balance into our land by standing as a firstline against evils that surround us, including rogues, outlaws, criminals and those organized to bring our world into Chaos and Loss.

* Xiosia’s Staff are our Goddesses’ Protectors of the Faith and the People. The Staff Circle attracts followers of Xiosia who express their spiritual advancement by providing for the living needs of citizens, such as hunters, cooks, miners, carpenters, trail leaders and the like.

* Xiosia’s Song are our Goddesses’ Honor guardians. The Song Circle attracts followers of Xiosia who are storytellers, singers, dancers, teachers, feast creators, lore masters, homilists, priests and ambassadors of the Faith. The Song Circle provides for the spiritual education of the People, assist in building Communities, and act as liaisons to all other Circle members.

The ThreeFold Garden is the group of representatives of each path of growth which includes the Leaders of each of Xiosia’s Circles, and an appointed representative from each active Community. The ThreeFold Garden are caretakers of the teachings of Xiosia, and consist of advanced members from each of the Paths of Growth in the SoX and appointed members of each active Communities SoX."


The Sox hold social events with other Guilds, and are sponsoring with The Call of Destiny, the DoX, and many others ,the upcoming Festival of Unodin {April 10-11-12}. If you'd like more information on the SoX, find me ingame or pm me.

May Xiosia surround yer blades with compassion.

Roled Rolak
Carrier of the Song
Sons of Xiosia
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Dark Patron on March 08, 2010, 08:36:25 am
what are the  benefits for tat guild
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Akkaido Kivikar on March 08, 2010, 10:33:44 am
Bloody good roleplay, sir.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: kaerli2 on March 09, 2010, 06:41:44 am
what are the  benefits for tat guild

DoX is one of the top RPing guilds in PS today, especially considering their relatively young age...they are right up there with such names as ToY and Outlaws.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: arc1590 on April 06, 2010, 11:13:52 am
eventhough i'm a guy i just wanted to say goodluck and best wishes was just bored and found your clan. i just love how some people are so bored with thier lives that they have to bother others for entertainment.

cheers \\o//
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: LigH on April 06, 2010, 02:04:18 pm
For guys there might be the "Sons of Xiosia" now, alternatively.

Or roleplay a female character, I dare you to... ;)
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Sluuph on June 18, 2010, 04:51:23 pm
I am delighted to see the Guild beginning to grow again. Blessed be my new sisters!
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Geoni on June 25, 2010, 09:51:50 pm
I wonder if there will ever be a "Krans of Xiosia" 

Though I guess it would be nearly impossible to get five Xiosia worshiping kran on at the same time. If there are at least five Xiosia worshiping kran  :'(
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Roled on June 26, 2010, 04:43:52 am
The SoX welcomes kra!

The first name for SoX was SKKoX- the Sons, Kran, Klyros of Xiosia, but we couldn't pass up the opportunity to name it SoX....

RR
Carrier of the Song
Always carries clean SoX with him
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Geoni on June 26, 2010, 06:11:38 am
Geez, just mash all the worshippers together and call the guild "Children of Xiosia".  :P

I wonder if this guild has or ever will cause tension between genders? lol I'm such a blasphemer.  :-X
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: bloodedIrishman on June 26, 2010, 07:59:55 am
There are some seriously hot pious chicks in DoX.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Xoel on June 26, 2010, 09:28:14 am
Why Sons, Kran, Klyros of Xiosia?

Klyros have male and female genders, they just don't have models for the females yet.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: LigH on June 26, 2010, 10:23:28 am
Indeed - Klyros may be "androgynous" (not looking very different between male and female), but not as genderless as Kran. Separating them is quite discriminating, somehow...
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Akkaido Kivikar on June 26, 2010, 01:27:36 pm
There's no proof anywhere that they appear so similar at all. It's an... urban myth that has arisen from years of having only male Klyros models.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Zalya on June 26, 2010, 02:57:53 pm
I think we do have some Kran in DoX... I'll have to make sure though.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Roled on June 26, 2010, 07:01:17 pm
That's why we called it SoX... to be open and non discriminatory
And SoX and DoX get along very well, as Brothers and Sisters...  ;D

and there are hot pious devotees of all races/ genders/ in both group


Roled Rolak
hot pious Carrier of the Song
SoX
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: LigH on June 27, 2010, 04:33:59 pm
@ Akaiddo:

No, it has also been discussed earlier. Klyros are egg-laying, therefore don't need feedable breasts or birthgiving hips like mammals. So it is just biological-natural that they don't need to differ so much. Any other possible differences between Klyros genders will have different reasons. Maybe like those of birds/reptiles/amphibies (males being more colorful for attractivity).
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Zalya on June 29, 2010, 12:54:47 am
@ Akaiddo:

No, it has also been discussed earlier. Klyros are egg-laying, therefore don't need feedable breasts or birthgiving hips like mammals. So it is just biological-natural that they don't need to differ so much. Any other possible differences between Klyros genders will have different reasons. Maybe like those of birds/reptiles/amphibies (males being more colorful for attractivity).

 
And Kran are rocks! Not everything needs to make sense  :P
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: LigH on June 29, 2010, 08:16:49 am
Kran are not at all rocks. They are based on silicon instead of carbon, but still have liquids in their bodies, their skin can be cut and is not much harder than e.g. leather.

Even though the Settings team was not yet able to publish many details in a written and official form, most of those have been discussed earlier.
__

Let's get back on topic:

 \\o// Let's all celebrate Sluuph's safe return from her kidnapping. And let's continue the investigations to catch the wire-pullers.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Sluuph on June 29, 2010, 08:08:52 pm
\\o// Let's all celebrate Sluuph's safe return from her kidnapping. And let's continue the investigations to catch the wire-pullers.

Um. Thanks, but let's save the celebration until Dannae is recovered. :'( I'm starting to get worried that none of us is safe! :(
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: LigH on June 30, 2010, 08:08:39 am
:o Dannae? What did I miss this time? :-\
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Nivm on June 30, 2010, 10:42:32 am
Kran are not at all rocks. They are based on silicon instead of carbon, but still have liquids in their bodies, their skin can be cut and is not much harder than e.g. leather.

Even though the Settings team was not yet able to publish many details in a written and official form, most of those have been discussed earlier.
Yeeessss! Thank you!
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Laurianna on December 06, 2010, 03:11:39 pm
Attention: All current DOX - Can you please visit the official DOX web site & email me to let me know the status of the guild?
I created the web site and provide hosting for it, as well as pay the annual fee for domain name renewal.
Even though my character, Laurianna, is no longer in the game (she does miss the DOX) I am happy to maintain the web site:

http://www.daughtersofxiosia.info

It would be lovely to update the character info pages if someone wants to give me a rundown of who is current & who is no longer in the game.

Thanks and Peace & always in honor of the Goddess,
Katie (Laurianna)
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: LigH on December 06, 2010, 03:34:36 pm
Pretty pretty. :)
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Roled on December 07, 2010, 12:48:08 am
Yes this is quite a nice site, thanks for making it and maintaining it.

Since Roled is male, with the help of the DoX over a year ago, we started the SoX as a religious society. Thought those interested in the DoX might also want to know and attend our upcoming celebration of Xiosia. Thanks!
RR

In Preparation for the coming of Xiosiamas,
the Sons of Xiosia announce a service in the Garden,
followed by a feast and dance.
All be invited!

A FESTIVAL OF SILVER LIGHTS
celebrating Xiosia and the
Threshold of Light in the darkened Dome.


Please bring food to share, and drinks, and torches
and small gifts to exchange.
Any who would like to participate in the short service, please contact Roled.

Again! All be welcome!

{Saturday Dec 11 1pm PST= so I think that's 9 pm GMT}
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Dannae on December 08, 2010, 05:59:59 pm
Hi Laurianna,

I sent you an email but wanted to reply here to let other guild members know you've been responded to.

And thanks one more time for hosting the DOX website!  \\o//  We all appreciate it.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Arjaizen on February 13, 2011, 05:36:45 am
Anyhow, what about transgendered folks?

As this is a RPing game set in the middle ages, there would be no ts/tg. Crossdressing is a possibility...
Actually, if you want a reason for there being no TS/TG in the world of PS, i can give you the best one of all:  Unlike other realms of existence, in this world, we are all born true to our inner spirit.  If we identify as female... we are.  :)
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Candy on February 13, 2011, 07:30:51 am
Laanx changed genders...that actually might reduce the stigma on crossdressing and identifying as another gender a bit.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Arjaizen on February 13, 2011, 02:05:44 pm
Laanx changed genders...that actually might reduce the stigma on crossdressing and identifying as another gender a bit.
More proof of Mother Xiosia's benevolent love.  Once Laanx no longer identified as female, s/he wasn't.

On a more serious note: This is actually a very complicated topic, and in reality, gender isn't as binary as we tend to think... at least from a psychological and emotional standpoint.  There are those whose brains are wired for both/neither gender(s).  In that situation, there is no physical form that truly represents who you are inside. From that standpoint, i'd say pick the form you prefer and be who you want to be.

As for an out-and-out TS, all i can say is this: people can try and RP all sorts of challenges for their characters, but this is one where... trust me, if you aren't, you can't, because you can't even begin to know what it feels like.  And if you are dealing with the hardships society places upon you for being transgender in RL, why live it again in Hydlaa, where you can create a "you" whose physical and mental aspects are in tune?

Hmmm... actually, now that i think of it, there is ONE reason:  Most TG's that aren't transitioning have lives spent in "stealth mode" out of fear of societal stigma and prejudice.  If Hydlaa was/is a place where true acceptance were possible even for "out" TG's, then RP in-world as a TG character could provide one with some personal validation.

Perhaps that's a little deeper than we wanted to go. ;)
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Gilrond on February 13, 2011, 06:49:19 pm
Is there a Dermorian alphabet/script developed (Tengwar is a good example of elven alphabet)? Ps wiki mentions it, but gives no letters shapes.  Would be nice to make logos from one.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Ebonwumon on February 13, 2011, 07:14:05 pm
OH HEY GUYS.

Timmah would just like to remind you all that if you've got a free night - he's got money.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Dannae on February 14, 2011, 10:45:31 pm
A quick search shows me no dermorian alphabets in development, just the language on ps wiki, Gilrond. I can see how coming up with letter shapes for it or any other PS race's alphabet could make for some interesting graphic designs, but I currently have no need, time, or even desire to work on such a thing at the moment. Not really sure what this has to do with DOX either, but if you want to pursue a project like this, I'd be interested to see what you come up with.
Title: The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Lady Crankenstein on May 08, 2011, 08:45:22 pm
I have so much I could say...  I wish i had been here for the earlier posts, so.. a quick run thru :
DOX is , for me, a perfect and wonderful fit for RP, based on my true nature that comes across through my I G char ( after along road down the dark ).

    1. wanting to be with a gender consistent group is not sexist, nor serpratist , but fullfilling a personal need. No more.
   
    2. Lack of solid defined leadership is far more typical of females I have known in RL.. it actually works just fine.

    3. TG/TS  in RL I worked in a clinic where we knew hundreds of T women. My honest guess, is that there are many more in this game already that are actually behind the chars...  but who cares... I say play well and enjoy.  The fact that we dont have any dresses means that crossdressing is not gonna happen anyway. ( women can wear guys clothes all day and who notices?)  AND ultimatley, the absolute worst thing for 99% of transwomen in RL, is to be identified as male in any way... "Nice dress Dude!" is akin to hate speech.  and...
     RL cases : As male-Pilot bomber to high value target, drop nuke, die with it.... later as female- went to that target as social worker, caring for the very folks "he" was trained to kill.  ///  A fighter pilot gets shot down over Bagdad, captured and thrown in jail. Later, Bomb hits jail and leaves a wall open for escape, Transperson chooses to help wounded civilians instead of running. They thanked the person and rejailed "him". Later she became her full self.
   In these cases, I see the spirirt of woman inside what ever outer shell there was... I consider them as female ... it is with that attitude I would like to RP the DOX.

     4. Sons of DOX ... YOu go guys !!  maybe we can have a mixer soon.

     5. I love that we are not a guild of war, nor conflict but one of nurture and love.

     6. Lastly... Love is the most powerful af all , sure hate and jelousey and all that burn hotter and more urgently.. but our greatest tools, in love are.. Patience and Persistence.... with those, we can break the strongest of evil.

   La Crank... aka iXi Veno Daughter of Xiosia    ... dancing in the Azure light
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Mekora on May 09, 2011, 05:09:04 am
I don't think that the whole 'T' concept is... generally correct? It's a touchy subject, of which I'm not well informed, but in my opinion, if a male plays a female character, or visa versa they don't consider it as fulfilling needs or whatnot, they are just having fun by playing a game. I may just be generalizing too much.
Title: New DOX Website URL: DOX.US.COM
Post by: Dannae on November 15, 2013, 07:01:53 am
Wow, been a while since any new posts here but this is for any of us still around or any who might return or those who still play other non guild characters. I want to inform of a change to our guild website.

daughtersofxiosia.info will for a short time redirect to the new dox.us.com url up until that registration expires. Afterward, you will need to use dox.us.com to get to our site.

Laurianna, (Katie), graciously paid for the url registration (daughtersofxiosia.info) since 2008 even years after she no longer was playing. It's been very much appreciated. Katie recently asked fairly if someone else could take that over and I've accepted. So that no one has to deal with the hassle of transferring the domain name, the new one was registered. So, please update your bookmarks!

DOX.US.COM (http://DOX.US.COM)

Hope to see everyone back for at least a peek some day to our site and PS!

On another note, I've been considering letting the forum stories and art be accessible by non guild members. Let me know your thoughts.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Dannae on March 16, 2014, 06:43:03 am
For what it's worth, the main sections of the DOX guild's website forum have been changed to be viewable by public.

This was decided on to add more visibility to, and hopefully create interest for players/chars. who may be considering joining DOX, and also possibly generate more interest with PlaneShift itself. Secondly, we hope sharing of the postings might be entertaining to some who play or have played.

Forum sections opened are:
General Discussions
Stories: In-game Stories, Out of Game Stories, Player Books and Stories
Art

Come visit the forum at: http://dox.us.com/index.php/forum/recent (http://dox.us.com/index.php/forum/recent)
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Siteya on November 24, 2014, 12:32:16 pm
Siteya is back for some rp, hoping to get in touch with other DOX and old friends.
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: LigH on November 24, 2014, 02:44:44 pm
Do you think that Shew would like to know that? If so, I will tell him about it...
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Siteya on November 24, 2014, 06:27:42 pm
Sure thing Lig, I can poke him on FB as well. :)
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Roled on November 25, 2014, 06:26:24 am
SITEYA!!! SITEYA!!!
Your presence may just lure me back into PS!!! The Sons of Xiosia (the SoX) were honored to use your chants at our more than occasional celebrations in the Garden- WB

Roled Rolak the Missing
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Siteya on December 09, 2014, 08:37:32 pm
The Dermorian approaches the kiosk gingerly. He takes a beautifully calligraphed scroll from his bag and smooths it out, then tacks it up in a prominent position. Next to the notice he ties a snowbud, tied in a blue and white ribbon. The notice reads:

The Novarti Celebration of Xiosia and Community Feast

The Daughters of Xiosia (DoX) and the Sons of Xiosia (SoX) invite ye all and each to the Novarti Celebration of Xiosia followed by a breaking of fast with a Community Feast!

The Celebration be open to all, no matter which Goddess or God ye may follow. T'will include readings from The Way of Peace, chanting upon the Balance of Xiosia, reflections upon our Goddess' poetry and dancing round the Sacred Tree. The Celebration welcomes new members into DoX, notably Aleeane the Healer, as well as reflections upon Aerynaia of DoX and Queen Lolitra of the Royal House of Purrty, who have passed into the Crystal.

Following the Sacred Celebration be a Breaking of Fast with all of our Citizens of the Dome, with lush foods and libations provided by the largesse of those what can do so and bring with 'em.

Please to see the Priestess Siteya of the Daughters, or the Dermorian Roled Rolak of the Sons, if ye has questions or would like to offer yer services within the reading and dancing and food bringing to the celebration! We do especially ask fer pie.

May Xiosia dance in your Dreams
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Demagul Riwe on December 22, 2014, 01:04:11 am
I loved the festival today! I can't wait for the Snowbud Festival in January!   :D
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Siteya on December 22, 2014, 06:03:18 pm
Thanks! Hopefully in the future Demagul will also be among the Xiosian children... healing, dancing, singing and the like? :)
Title: Re: [GUILD] The Daughters of Xiosia
Post by: Siteya on December 25, 2014, 07:22:02 pm
DOX welcomes their newest initiate, Aleeane, who recently took her vows at the Novari Celebration! We honored and eulogized the passing of two well loved characters, Aerynaia Domistra of the Daughters of Xiosia and Queen Lolitra of the Royal House of Purrty.

Eulogies from the Novari Celebration...

"Siteya clears her throat and raises her hand high in the air, to gather the attention of the attendees.
Fellow citizens of Hydlaa and Yliakum, we have gathered here in a joyous occasion to honor Xiosia and celebrate community, I have been far away from my beloved city for some time and upon returning, have discovered the absence of 2 amazing women that both, in their different ways, have had a profound impact on my life."

"The first I would like to honor and remember, Queen Lolitra of the Royal House of Purrty. This Fenki was a noble and elegant woman that reached out to me and the Daughters of Xiosia, when we were a newly established coven, forming an alliance in times of war and peace. She showed me the grace of how to be a strong leader of the community, and her support never waned."

"She made Hydlaa a better place and she will surely be missed, but she will not be forgotten. She lives on in the many stories of her life that we tell and carry in our hearts and the brightness these stories bring to our souls in the remembrance, and this is how legends are made, and her life legendary to all future generations."

Siteya bows her head with solemn grace and pauses momentarily; she lifts her head up, gazing out into the faces of those gathered around the tree, forcing a warm yet painful smile as her eyes become glazed and watery.

"The next woman I would like to honor was not only a faithful Daughter of Xiosia from the earliest days of its creation but also my dearest friend since childhood, Aerynaia Domistra. Her path and life were not easy, she had many trials and hardships. As a young Fenki, she was always pushing the boundaries she found in her way, with a fearless and steadfast yet dignified grace. You see as a child, I was always shy and feared much in my life, but she was there, by my side, beckoning me to explore the world around me and holding my hand through it all."

"When we were young fledglings and the Laanx Priests were reprimanding us for misbehaving, I was usually in tears, but she would always stand fierce with her head held high and her chin up. It was her strength that helped me find my own way as a Priestess and I carry that strength always in my heart with much gratitude for having known her…in this life…"

Siteya loses her composure as the last few words of her speech are harder to discern in the crowd, she places a hand over her eyes and wipes a few tears away, before holding her own head and chin up high.

"I would ask all of you now to take one minute of silence to observe the memory of Queen Lolitra and Aerynaia Domistra…"

Siteya turns to the tree and raises both hands in the air.

"Hail Xiosia! Mother Goddess and Protector of us all, I ask you to watch over these two passing souls as they journey beyond the crystal into the great mystery! Blessed Be!"