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 Life

2) Call to Service

3) Humility before God and Man

The Guardians of Saint Jude aim first to preserve life by tending to the wounded and infected. When dealing with the undead, they would rather revive a zombie than kill it if given the chance. However, some zombies choose undeath over life - for those that have contracted Brain Rot - the Guardians must abandon them to their fate. For that reason, the Guardians of Saint Jude attack rotters on sight. While the guardians are reluctant to attack others, they will kill to defend themselves and other survivors, but only as a last resort. In order to defend other survivors the Guardians of Saint Jude sometimes find that they have a duty to kill PKers, GKers, and other Griefers. Even so, the Guardians of Saint Jude do their duty with a heavy conscience.

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 defended. They also strive to maintain adequate entry points and access to resource buildings for new residents of Malton that have not yet learned Free Running. All Guardians are encouraged to get Construction, Diagnosis, and Lab Experience as quickly as possible in order to better serve the community.

Finally, the Guardians of Saint Jude consider humility to be one of the greatest virtues. The third tenant of this creed prohibits the Guardians of Saint Jude from sermonizing. A Guardian of Saint Jude teaches by example, not by preaching. Time spent proselytizing is time not spent gathering resources that can aid the community. While the Guardians are encouraged to acknowledge those they help and to offer praise to the Almighty and Saint Jude, these speeches should be brief and to the point. Actions speak louder than words. If others are inspired by the example the Guardians offer and feel the call to join in the good works, they will find 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 with 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.