((The Roadbuilders: An Introduction))

[Kubrickb]

The Roadbuilders: An Introduction

The Roadbuilders are a fraternal order and are loosely based on the ancient road-builders of Rome and the Masonic Order. There is also aspects of a monk like exsistance associated with there religious and social beliefs. Theirs is a simple life with no great need for huge material wealth. They focus on the building and maintenance of the roads of Kiwike, exploration, establishing trade routes, promote peaceful negotiations in the affairs of nations, and act as neutral arbiters when called upon. They are known for their fair dealings in Trade and Rights of Kiwikians.

They have no allegiance to any one nation, but live by the "The Laws of the Twelve Tables."

Most Roadbuilders live a nomadic life outside the comforts of civilization. They are exploring the wilds, surveying for future road construction. They are working long hours on the roads between the great nations of Kiwike. They are deep underground searching for the New "Quarry" and Travel Stones They are forging lasting peace treaties and help settle the disputes of neighbors.

The Laws of the Twelve Tables:
.....more on this shortly

Important Locations to Roadbuilder Lore

The Quarry:
It was a sacred site to the Roadbuilders. A large creator where the first Travel Stones where found eons ago. Many of the stones that laid the roadways of Old Kiwike where once cut from The Quarry.

The Quarry was abandoned in the Old Lands. A new quarry location is being sought. Only a place rich in the delicate minerals that make up the Travel Stones may bare the name of The Quarry.

2.0 Quarry: After a long search for the magical area, a new Quarry was found. A giant lake was drained and the search for the mythical Travel stones has begun.

Foundry:
Once the small village that surrounded The Quarry. It was the home to many of the Roadbuilders that work to provide the materials that maintained the Roadbuilders operations.

New Haven:
A retreat far from the civilized nations. It was established as an outpost and rest-stop for Travelers. It is also home to Kubrick the last surviving member of the order.

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Traveller Stones:
Every road that is constructed by the Roadbuilders must begin and end with a Travel Stone harvested from The Quarry. The Roadbuilders believe these mystical black stones are the key to safe travel and peace throughout Kiwike. Because none of these stones have been found in the new lands the Builders believe this is the reason for the bloody conflicts that plague the land.

Degrees:
Degrees are ranks and signs of status within the brotherhood of Roadbuilders.

Entered Apprentice: the degree of an Initiate, which makes one a Roadbuilder. One becomes Apprentice after completing their Initiate Task.
Fellow Craft: an intermediate degree, involved in learning the laws and rules and roadways of the builders.
Expert: Has achieved great success within the workings of the Roadbuilders.
Master: A necessity for participation in the most secret of brotherhood ceremony and policy making.


Titles:
Titles are attached to the Degree's as indication of ones job within the brotherhood. All Roadbuilders will have at least one title. Most will strive to be Masters in all fields and earn the Title True Master.

Stone Cutter: Miner that worked and lived within Foundry and The Quarry. Now the stone cutters are the ones searching for the New Quarry.
Surveyor: Explorer that lays the initial path that will become the road.
Mason: The builders of the road and structures within kiwike.
Keeper: The traders that maintain the Road as the travel. Negotiating and setting up new partnerships on their travels.
Arbiter: The judges that settle the disputes within the brotherhood and outside when called upon.

Roadbuilders are known by their highest Rank and Title. (i.e Master Mason can also be an Expert Keeper, but will be known as Master Mason.)

Roadbuilder Members:

Kubrickb - True Master - New Haven Mayor

Master Stone Cutter: Achieved in Old Lands
Master Surveyor: Achieved for Survey of Mavenholm-Bludwick, Evywind-Cornerstone.
Master Mason: Achieved for New Haven Depot
Master Keeper: Achieved for settling the New Lands Trade
Master Arbiter: Achieved for helping end the First Viking-Helvantian War

Petender - Fellow Craft Mason - New Haven Public Affairs Specialist

Expert Mason: Achieved for work on New Haven Library
Expert Stone Cutter: Achieved for work at Quarry Lake
Entered Apprentice Surveyor: Achieved for Sargoth Roadwork
Fellow Craft Keeper: Achieved for Bludwick Repair and Cencus Negotiations
Entered Apprentice Arbiter: Unassigned to Duty

Sarodonian - Expert Stone Cutter- New Haven Mines Foreman

Expert Stone Cutter: Achieved in New Haven Mines
Entered Apprentice Mason: In Progress
Entered Apprentice Surveyor: Unassigned to Duty
Entered Apprentice Keeper: Unassigned to Duty
Entered Apprentice Arbiter: Unassigned to Duty

Trooper - Fellow Craft Mason - New Haven Chief Engineer

Fellow Craft Mason: Achieved for work on Shadow Spawn Laboratories
Fellow Craft Stone Cutter: Achieved in New Haven Mines
Entered Apprentice Surveyor: Unassigned to Duty
Entered Apprentice Keeper: Unassigned to Duties
Entered Apprentice Arbiter: Unassigned to Duty

ShadySteve - Entered Apprentice Mason - New Haven Agriculture Hand

Entered Apprentice Mason: Achieved for work on Canopy Road
Entered Apprentice Stone Cutter: Unassigned to Duty
Entered Apprentice Surveyor: Unassigned to Duty
Entered Apprentice Keeper: Unassigned to Duties
Entered Apprentice Arbiter: Unassigned to Duty

André Ashdown - Entered Apprentice Mason - Miner

Entered Apprentice Mason: Achieved for work on the Quarry Lake
Entered Apprentice Stone Cutter: Achieved for Quarry Lake
Entered Apprentice Surveyor: Unassigned to Duty
Entered Apprentice Keeper: Unassigned to Duties
Entered Apprentice Arbiter: Unassigned to Duty



Important Links:
History of Kiwike: (coming soon)
Kubricks IC Journal: http://kiwike.se/forum/showthread.php?tid=490
New Haven: http://kiwike.se/forum/showthread.php?tid=612


ROADBUILDER APPROVED MODS:
Zaneris's Minimap : A must have for any successful Road construction. The way-points are essential for the most functional and shortest routes. It has an on-screen display of Coords, so it easy to know where you are in Kiwike.

Get it Here: http://www.minecraftforum.net/viewtopic....5#ZansMini

[Kubrickb]

I will continue to add to the lore and information. Please check back often.

[Kubrickb]

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Update:

Prior to the move to the New Lands, the Roadbuilders busied themselves in Preparation. Most left to settle the lands leave Kubrick behind to maintain Foundry and the Quarry.

Upon the move to the new lands, Kubrick found that none of the other Roadbuilders had made it. They had been lost in the Void. (this is referenced in Kubrick's IC journal entries)

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-Kubrick is on a search to find new candidates to become the new life blood of the Roadbuilders. (neutral, Rp'ers)

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The Roadbuilders have been commissioned and completed several Roads and other projects. With a calender full of more work.

Roadbuilders are really harmed on the road, because most in the land know of their efforts.
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4/26/11
Updated Member List/Rank/Degree/Achievements

[Kubrickb]

5/8 Updated Quarry Lake and Members/Promotions

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