Guardians of Saint Jude

Guardians of Saint Jude
Abbreviation:	GoSJ
Group Numbers:	undisclosed
Leadership:	Samuel Culp
Goals:	Community Service
Recruitment Policy:	Anyone who desires to serve the community of East Boundwood
Contact:	us on our forums.

The Guardians of Saint Jude are a survivor group based in East Boundwood, headquartered at St. Jude's Hospital. St. Jude is the patron Saint of lost and desperate causes, so it is only fitting that they fight in his name as they attempt to keep the neighborhood safe for other survivors.

The Guardians of Saint Jude have no affiliation with the Knights of St. Jude located in Molebank.

Philosophy

While other survivor groups seek to destroy zombie hordes, the Guardians of St. Jude take a different approach, based on three principles:

1) Sanctity of Human Life

2) Call to Service

3) Humility

The Guardians of Saint Jude would rather revive a zombie if given the chance. For that reason, Rotters are a Guardian of Saint Jude's primary target. The Guardians prefer to restore other zombies to life. The Guardians will kill to defend themselves and to defend other survivors, but only as a last resort. Guardians of Saint Jude are more likely to provide survivors with healing and zombies with revivification than a blast from a shotgun.

The Call to Service encourages the Guardians of Saint Jude to spend their time and energy in helping the community. The Guardians of Saint Jude take it as a holy mission to keep resource buildings powered, accessible and defendable.

Finally, the call to humility prohibits the Guardians of Saint Jude from sermonizing. A Guardian of Saint Jude teaches by example, not preaching. While the Knights are encouraged to let the community know that they are responsible for good works, they do not try to convert others. If others feel the call to join in the good works, they are more than welcome.

Recruitment

The Guardians of Saint Jude welcome anyone that is willing to put service to the community ahead of their own personal welfare. If you are interested in joining, please contact us at the DnD Archive (http://www.dndarchive.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2616). Guardians of Saint Jude are expected to make a pilgrimage to St. Jude's Cathedral in Molebank, and there acquire a Silver Medallion of St. Jude, and thereafter wear it proudly. It is customary that while within the cathedral to offer a prayer honoring St. Jude and asking for his help for future endeavors.

History

The Guardians of Saint Jude were officially founded on October 28th, 2009 (St. Jude's feast day). So far they have made numerous minor contributions toward making and keeping the neighborhood safe. On December 1, 2009 they changed their name from the Knights of Saint Jude to the Guardians of Saint Jude to help alleviate any confusion with the Knights of St. Jude located in Molebank.

Holy Days

As an organization with a connection with the Catholic church, the Guardians of Saint Jude celebrate the holy days of the Saints of East Boundwood.

January 17th - Feast Day of St. Anthony

September 21st - Feast Day of St. Matthew

October 26th - Feast Day of St. Alfred

October 28th - Feast Day of St. Jude

November 1st - All Saints Day

November 2nd - All Souls Day

The Guardians also recognize other Catholic holy days throughout the year.

Allies

None, at present.

Enemies

None, at present.