Crusaders / Companions of the Realms Guild Timeline

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CoR in 1992: A Start.

CoR was founded on May 8, 1992!

CoR in 1993

CoR is active in NWN

CoR in 1994

CoR is active in NWN

CoR in 1995

CoR is active in NWN

CoR in 1996

CoR is active in NWN

CoR in 1997: Hello UO, Goodbye NWN

3/97 Ultima Online chapter opens in beta
NWN cancelled
8/97 UO chapter opens on Atlantic Shard
10/97 UO chapter opens on Baja Shard

CoR in 1998: CoR Tries Evercrack -- becomes addicted.

2/98 EverQuest chapter opens on Tarew Marr

CoR in 1999: AC?

10/99 Asheron's Call chapter opens on Frostfell

CoR in 2000: Closings

1/00 UO chapter closes on Baja
6/00 AC chapter closes on Frostfell, players transfer to UO Atlantic

CoR in 2001: CoR Splits

In 2001, many members of Crusaders of the Realms felt that CoR had changed into something they did not particularly like. As a result, many of the members including a few of the founders, such as Trollsbane, created a version of the guild under the name Companions of the Realms.

Crusaders of the Realms continued on under its name and leadership at castlecor.org, with the bulk of its membership in Everquest. Companions of the Realms carried over its UO chapter from Crusaders as well as started a new Dark Age of Camelot (DA0C) chapter in the realm of Ablion on the Nimue server under the sub-title Champions of the Realms.

Highlights of the year:

10/11/01 Dark Age of Camelot chapter opens on Percival (Crusaders)
11/01 Canon and UO cease to be official CoR chapters

November

meeting attended by Trollsbane, Kalfear, Tyros, Calley, and Jabber
Agreement in part to pursue interest in formation of a new guild.
Basic Charter ideas presented.
No fixed date or time table applied to formation.

CoR in 2002: "Companions" Membership Grows

2002 brought a great deal of growth to the newly formed Companions of the Realms. DAoC membership flared, much due to the recruiting efforts of Kalfear, and the UO chapter continued on strong.

Highlights of 2002:

January 10, 2002

Companions of the Realms officially created
First draft of Charter presented
Guild starting with Chapters in Ultima Online and Dark Age of Camelot
DAoC chapter renamed Champions of the Realms
Initial Elder Council named in part, Trollsbane, Kalfear, Tyros
First Guild GM named. Trollsbane
Kalfear Named first AGM of DAoC chapter
Aries Named first AGM of UO chapter
Sarsar Named first Justicar of DAoC chapter
Blyme Named First Justicar of UO chapter
Cally Named first Sage of UO chapter
Warune Named first Sage of DAoC chapter
Bluerose Named first Scribe of UO chapter

February 25, 2002

Ratified Charter approved after open forum discussion by all members.
Charter written and finalized by Kalfear.

April 12, 2002

Final Elder Council position offer to and accepted by Aexis

April 14. 2002

Official Web Site for Companions of the Realms opens
http://www.companions-of-the-realms.com
Initial Creation done by Kalfear

May 8, 2002

Aniya , Mylriik, Pyroh named as Royal Knights in DAoC chapter
Alliance Charter Finalized for DAoC chapter with Camlann's Survivors.
Alliance charter written by Kalfear, approved by Kalfear, Talifer, Klane, Sarsar.
Alliance name still pending.

May 23, 2002

Warune removed as Sage for Dark Age of Camelot chapter due to inactivity
Kroll named as Sage for Dark Age of Camelot chapter

June 17, 2002

Due to changes in interest, Bluerose and Blyme have mutually decided to switch positions for the benefit of the guild. Bluerose now holds the title "Justiciar", and Blyme now holds the title "Scribe" for the Ultima Online Chapter.
Wildman has been promoted to the junior position of "Royal Knight" for the Ultima Online Chapter.
Rea Alexander has been promoted to the junior position of "Royal Knight" for the Ultima Online Chapter.

July 2, 2002

Pyroh stripped of RKoC position in DAoC after leaving guild unannounced.
No replacement RKoC for DAoC named at this time

July 18, 2002

Due to a huge increase in guild resources in the Ultima Online Chapter, as well as a need to support upcoming plans on guild projects and policies concerning the resources a new position has been developed. Onza has been proclaimed the "COR Merchant". Onza will be responsible for keeping track of all guild resources as well as putting into affect plans to help the guild utilize the resources.

August 20, 2002

Kroll replaces Aexis (inactivity) as Elder Council member for the DAoC chapter of guild.

Sept 25, 2002

Kalfear Steps down as Assistant Guild Master for Dark Age of Camelot chapter due to time restraints on game time playing availability. Still retains Elder Position for guild.
Kroll named temporary AGM for DAOC until Trollsbane announces new AGM.

October 8, 2002

Kroll named new Assistant Guild Master for Dark Age of Camelot chapter by Trollsbane.
Aries steps down as Assistant Guild Master for the Ultima Online Chapter due to leaving the game, Darnum will handle the responsibilities until a new AGM is appointed for that Chapter.
Bluerose steps down as the Justiciar for the Ultima Online Chapter due to leaving the game. A new Justiciar has yet to be appointed.
Trollsbane (Darnum) steps down from the Council Elder position since he felt there was a conflict of interest in holding that position as well as being the Guild Master. BenHur has been appointed Council Elder in his place.
Two new positions have been created for the Ultima Online Chapter. Florin has been appointed Treasurer and Kirana has been appointed Scribe.

October 11, 2002

Bulivy appointed to position of Royal Knight for Dark Age of Camelot chapter

October 23, 2002

Throq and Kynnis were both appointed to position of Sage for Dark Age of Camelot chapter.
Sage position was left vacant by the promotion of Kroll to Assistant Guild Master for Dark Age of Camelot on October 8, 2002

November 18, 2002

Aragorn appointed to position of Guild Recruiter for the Ultima Online Chapter
Florin has stepped down from the Treasurer position due to leaving the game.
Calley has stepped down from the Sage position do to time constraints.
Onza has stepped down from the Merchant position do to time constraints.

December 18, 2002

Guild charter revision passed by general membership with 94% in favor to a 60 day time limit on supplicants to find needed sponsors!
Guild charter changes made and applied to official guild charter.

December 29, 2002

Gremlin appointed to the senior officer position of Justiciar for the Ultima Online Chapter.
Sonia appointed to the junior officer position of Scribe for the Ultima Online Chapter.

CoR in 2003: Introducing, Star Wars Galaxies -- Rolan maxes a character!

In 2003, the DAOC chapter began to level off, gaining as many members as left, or stopped playing. The guild became a strong leader in a one of the larger alliances in the Realm of Albion on Nimue.

During this time, the Star Wars Galaxies chapter was formed, with Rolan as its AGM. Rolan for once stuck with a game long enough to max a character. This is saying a lot and a little at the same time. I mean, at the time you could accedently max a character in SWG. But credit must be given where credit is due. Well done Rols!

Another chapter for the bioware game Neverwinter Nights was formed under the sub-title Crusaders of the Realms

Highlights of 2003:

March 17, 2003

Allara appointed Assistant Guild Master for the Ultima Online Chapter.

March 24, 2003

Wind appointed Sage for Ultima Online Division.

March 26, 2003

Rebo appointed 3rd Sage for Dark Age of Camelot Division.

April 4, 2003

Revou appointed Royal Knight of CoR for the DAoC division.

April 5, 2003

Neverwinter Nights chapter officially opened.
Trollsbane and Garett Jax appointed Council Elders for NWN chapter.

June 17, 2003

Hew appointed 4th Sage for DAoC chapter

June 26, 2003

Cayseth appointed 5th Sage for DaoC chapter

July 7, 2003

Star Wars Galaxies chapter officially opens
Rolan named first AGM and Elder for SWG Chapter
Revou steps down as Royal Knight due to time constraints for playing

July 26, 2003

Bulivy removed as Royal Knight for DAoC chapter due to inactivity
Marqus appointed 2nd Royal Knight for DAoC chapter
Klondar appointed 3rd Royal Knight for DAoC chapter

July 30, 2003

Allara appointed Elder for SWG chapter
Mylriik removed as Royal Knight for DAoC chapter due to inactivity
Calixtus appointed 4th Royal Knight for DAoC chapter

Sept 30, 2003

Marqus removed as Royal Knight for DAoC chapter due to leaving guild unannounced
Mylriik promoted to Royal Knight for DAoC chapter (inactivity problems over with)

Oct 07, 2003

Jabber promoted to Justicar for the SWG chapter
Vakrak promoted to Sage for the SWG chapter

Oct 10, 2003

Kalfear Steps down as Elder for DAoC chapter (left online gaming)
Kalfear maintains function of Web Page Operator

Oct 14, 2003

Kynnis appointed 3rd AGM for DAoC chapter
Kroll steps down from AGM position after serving a full year term
Sarsar appointed to 2nd Elder position left vacant by Kalfear for DAoC chapter

Oct 16, 2003

Calixtus promoted to Justicar, filling position left vacant by Sarsar's promotion to Elder position for DAoC chapter

Nov 26, 2003

Trollsbane steps down as GM of Companions due to unforeseeable Real Life issues.
Kalfear assumes GM position on a interim basis until after Christmas when a election can be held
Trollsbane steps down as Elder Council Rep for Star Wars Galaxies Chapter due to unforeseeable Real Life Issues

CoR in 2004: The begining of "The Rolanities Years"

In 2004, membership started to get split among many differnt games. People stopped playing and wandered from game to game. The forums remaind active, but this was a year that started the several years of ""CoR' can't seem to find a game to call home!"

Highlights of 2004:

January 2, 2004

Vakrak named 2nd elder for SWG Chapter, resigns from Sage position leaving it vacant

January 28, 2004

Warro appointed Sage for SWG chapter

March 27, 2004

Stile appointed Sage for FFXI Chapter

March 31, 2004

Final Fantasy XI Chapter closed
Sarsar steps down as AGM for FFXI chapter as leaving game
Stile removed as Sage and from guild for conduct unbecoming a officer/member

April 2, 2004

Rolan Appointed Sage for SWG Chapter
Warro removed as Sage for SWG chapter, left guild unannounced

April 12, 2004

Maldroth appointed Sage for DAoC Chapter

April 16, 2004

Kallee, Arcainian, Jerond promted to position of Royal Knight of COR for DAoC Chapter
Mylriik, Aavat, Throq removed as RKoC for DAoC chapter due to inactivity

April 20, 2004

Ultima Online chapter officially closes its doors due to membership playing reaching 0.
Ben Hur removed from Elder Council for the Ultima Online Chapter
Tyros removed from elder Council for the Ultima Online chapter

April 27, 2004

Trollsbane named AGM for SWG Chapter
Allara steps down as AGM for SWG Chapter but retains Elder status

April 28, 2004

Meridias named 2nd Sage for SWG chapter

May 11, 2004

Sarsar named Elder for DAoC chapter
Kalfear steps down as Elder for DAoC chapter to make room for Sarsar appointment

May 18, 2004

Allara steps down as Elder for SWG chapter do to leaving guild

May 22, 2004

Meridias is named new Elder for SWG chapter

April 12, 2004

Maldroth appointed Sage for DAoC Chapter

April 16, 2004

Kallee, Arcainian, Jerond promted to position of Royal Knight of COR for DAoC Chapter
Mylriik, Aavat, Throq removed as RKoC for DAoC chapter due to inactivity

April 20, 2004

Ultima Online chapter officially closes its doors due to membership playing reaching 0.
Ben Hur removed from Elder Council for the Ultima Online Chapter
Tyros removed from elder Council for the Ultima Online chapter

April 27, 2004

Trollsbane named AGM for SWG Chapter
Allara steps down as AGM for SWG Chapter but retains Elder status

April 28, 2004

Meridias named 2nd Sage for SWG chapter

May 11, 2004

Sarsar named Elder for DAoC chapter
Kalfear steps down as Elder for DAoC chapter to make room for Sarsar appointment

May 18, 2004

Allara steps down as Elder for SWG chapter do to leaving guild

May 22, 2004

Meridias is named new Elder for SWG chapter

June 3, 2004

Kalee removed as RKoC after announcing she was leaving the guild.

June 6, 2004

CoR Guild Master election ends. Kalfear steps down, and the guild awaits the elders to appoint a new Guild Master.

June 12, 2004

Sarsar (Baku) appointed Guild Master of CoR by the Elder Council

June 20, 2004

Dendo steps down as AGM of DAoC chapter.
Rebo appointed new AGM of DAoC chapter.

July 13, 2004

Eve Online chapter forms, under Kroll, as AGM.

October 27, 2004

EQ II beta forms with Trollsbane as AGM and forming on Mistmore about one week later on the release date.

November, 2004

EQ II beta forms with Trollsbane as AGM and forming on Mistmore about one week later on the release date./span>

CoR in 2005: EQ II to WoW, back to a breif stay in DAOC.

2005 had major jumps from game to game. Some, such as City of Heroes fromed initialy but never really took off. An attempt was made at reviving intrest in a single game when Mythic introduced the Gareth server, which was a DAOC server with none of the expantion content. Unfortunatly, it would be another year until CoR finally found somehwere to settle down again.

Highlights of 2005:

June 24, 2005

· WoW chapter opens with join membership between Brotherhood of Light (BoL) and CoR, with Trollsbane as the AGM representing CoR.

June 29, 2005

Aadrin appointed Sage for DAoC Chapter

July 12, 2005

· DAoC chapter reopens on the Gareth server, with Kalfear, Kroll and Sarsar as AGMs.

August 8, 2005

Quist promoted to Sage in the DAoC Gareth Chapter.

August 9, 2005

Aluko and Fonrose promoted to the Royal Knight rank in the DAoC Gareth Chapter.

September 1, 2005

Corsalv promoted to Sage in the DAoC Gareth Chapter
CoR DAOC Gareth Chapter closes later this month.

CoR in 2006: The DDO gathers them, Jabber baits them back to EQ II -- CoR has one consistant game once again.

2006 brought the guild together again. Starting out with DDO, many mambers found a commen game they enjoyed playing together for a good deal of time. Membership grew for the first time in quite a long time. Some members were still Rolaning (jumping from game to game). Jabber and Kronis hopped from DDO, to WoW, and even though he swor never to go back to that "PoS SOE game" EQ II, Jabber started playing again. Soon, players started to drift away from DDO and back into EQ II

Highlights of 2006:

DDO Chapter formed.
EQ II chapter Reopened.

CoR in 2007

Despite the differnces, it is sad that 2007 brought an end to Crusaders of the Realms under its old leadership. However, a few members of Companions, especially Trollsbane, do not wish to see the name die out after so many years. www.crusadersoftherealms.com is registered and redirected to a new site that development is begun on.

Kalfear, one of the founders of "companions" is frustrated and sadly leaves the guild during this time. Members of mixed feelings about this.

CoR in EQ II remains strong and grows signifigantly. Once again, CoR finds itself as host of an alliance of great guilds. New friends have been made, and members continue to enjoy the game.

2007 Highlights:

Casltecor.org closes.
Crusaders of the Realms as a guild in EQ disbands.
A raiding alliance is formed under Companions of the Realms in EQ II
Development on a new site begins.
Kalfear leaves the guild
Bakardy Named Sage EQ II

CoR in 2008: CoR website version 3 released!

2008 Highlights:

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