Order of Powers, The

The Order of Powers (OoP) is a Horde roleplaying group inspired by metaphysics, philosophy, and secret societies. The group is not bound by guild affiliation and operates using chat channels. =Goals and Ideology= The Order views the world through a lens tinted by the Radiating Powers Model, a philosophy in which the universe is a product of six energies: Elements,  Nature,  Arcane,  Chaos,  Dark, and  Light. These six energies flow through the Great Dark and, where all six meet, combine to form the physical universe within which worlds such as Azeroth and Draenor exist. Strong-willed individuals in the world of Azeroth interact with these powers by willing changes, from the Mage who conjures an ice storm, to the  Priest that heals in the Light's name, to the  Rogue who hastens his blade to unnatural speeds.

Expanding the view, more than just individuals may manipulate or embody the traits of each power. The kingdom of the Forsaken, a ruthless society with a queen who wields an iron fist, could be seen as a fortress representing the Dark. In contrast, the kingdom of Stormwind with its lofty goals of peace and benevolence could be seen as a place saturated with the Light. The Night Elves, Nature; the Burning Legion, Chaos; etc. To most residents of Azeroth and the lower rungs of the Order this perception suggests that their manner of life and the power they most embody is the best way for all to live and their path should be dominant in the world. The common Paladin, twisted Warlock, or 'tree hugging'  Druid and those they rally are good examples of people working within their powers. The continual struggle for control maintains innovation, evolution, and progress.

The goal of the highest levels of the Order is to use all resources available to the group to keep a balance of all powers in the world. As surely as the powers exist now in the forms of kingdoms and armies their embodiments will always appear, and if destroyed another will take its place after a period of imbalance and turmoil. Therefore, it is within the best interests of the world to avoid uncontrollable conflict. Whether through suppport, invention, peace talks, outright manipulation, or full-scale war, the goal of the Order of Powers is to maintain a stable world within which all six powers have sufficient influence. All of the organization's actions, no matter how the public may perceive them, are seen by its highest members as for the better good of Azeroth, if not all existence. =Organization= =History=