<![CDATA[ Hear ye, hear ye, homins of Atys! The Guardians of Shadows, a once-legendary guild in the world of Ryzom, finds itself in dire straits. For years, we stood as protectors of the realm, facing the dangers that lurk in the lush jungles and treacherous deserts of our beloved planet. But now, our coffers run dry, and our ranks have thinned.<br />
At the center of this tale of woe stands Suboxide, a long-time member of our guild and a familiar face to many in Fairhaven. Known for his penchant for lounging at the stables, Suboxide has found himself in a predicament most foul - he's flat broke and in desperate need of dappers. Yet, in a twist that has left many scratching their heads, Suboxide now dreams of reclaiming his position as guild leader.<br />
Once, Suboxide dreamed of leading the Guardians of Shadows to glory. But alas, his lack of crafting skills and his tendency to spend more time chatting than questing left him ill-equipped for such a role. Now, he spends his days at the Fairhaven stables, regaling passersby with tales of his former exploits, not-so-subtly hinting at his need for financial assistance, and boldly proclaiming his plans to "restore the guild to its former greatness" under his leadership.<br />
"Oh, noble adventurers," Suboxide calls out to anyone who'll listen, "spare a few dappers for a down-on-his-luck Guardian? I swear by the Karavan, I'll pay you back... someday! And when I'm guild leader again, you'll all be rewarded handsomely!"<br />
The Guardians of Shadows, once proud and mighty, now watch with a mix of amusement, secondhand embarrassment, and growing concern as Suboxide attempts to charm his way into both the wallets and the leadership votes of Fairhaven's citizens. Some say it's karma for his years of slacking, while others see it as a cautionary tale of what happens when ambition outpaces ability.<br />
So, if you find yourself in Fairhaven and spot a forlorn figure by the stables, spinning yarns of grand adventures, not-so-subtly eyeing your coin purse, and outlining grandiose plans for guild domination, you'll know you've met Suboxide. And who knows? Maybe tossing him a few dappers will finally motivate him to leave the stables and rejoin the world of the productive - or perhaps it'll just fuel his dubious leadership campaign.<br />
Remember, in the world of Atys, today's beggar could be tomorrow's hero... or just tomorrow's slightly less broke, self-proclaimed guild leader. The saga of Suboxide and the Guardians of Shadows continues, one dapper and one misguided ambition at a time! ]]>
O'Kayox Naroy
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