Sealed Vellum Dossier

[Brass]

(The dossier pouch you hold is made of crisp, but sturdy vellum. Very durable, possibly even weather resistant. Its open end is folded over and sealed with blackish-maroon wax, the indentation stamp of which is a simple Goblin Sign for the letter 'B'. The only writing to be found on it is in dark ink - it simply says "For the Consideration of The Grim, Privileged Eyes Only. Peace through Annihilation.")

(With a mundane, non-magical pop - the seal is easily undone. It reveals inside a parchment letter in mostly intelligible - if not precisely pretty - handwriting in the usual Orcish script. Also present is a bundle of yellowed parchment pages that seem unusually, perhaps unnaturally, durable despite how thin they are.)

(The Letter reads as follows in simple, blocky handwriting - as though from a practical hand:)

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Exalted Representative of The Grim,

I trust that this dossier has arrived in swift time, entrusted as it was to my hobgoblin, and greet you warmly. I'm Bazzil Brasspair, Goblin Warrior currently contracted in service of the Bilgewater Cartel and the True Horde. Recently, the voiding of my existing Contract with the Dragonhawk Brigade has granted me new freedom in seeking more stable allegiances. As such, I seek a new and ambitious organization to sign on with. Over the past many weeks, I've sought out and crossed paths with several members of your organization who've given many consistent perspectives on your strengths, achievements, and motives. Motives I have found entirely laudable as well as lucrative. Several associates of mine have joined your ranks whose views I respect, which have also verified much of your well deserved reputation. In addition, my experiences fighting alongside members of the Annihilators present in the Firelands Campaign have shown particular tactical savvy, respect, and valor, as well as exemplary leadership despite the unique pressures associated. I see much gain for us working much more closely together.

As such, I'll offer more than my usual mercenary Contract. Here, I offer an exclusive, long-term Contract dedicating my services to the causes of The Grim. A Contract without any tricks or fine print, as a gesture of my respect to your organization. Though as a Goblin of the post-cataclysm world, I must say it is as imperative as ever to protect one's rights, honors, and freedoms through use of such a Contract - so I hope the business of contracting will not be a deterrent to any agreement we might reach. Agreement to mutually beneficial contract terms is an excellent framework to build upon and my adherence to that Contract will be by word of Honor, which this True Horde prizes above all. As indeed I do personally, as a Warrior and Business Goblin with a reputation to consider. I have included a preliminary draft of this Contract for your perusal on fireproof parchment from the Molten Front, though upon expression of interest we can meet at your leisure to discuss any compromises, adjustments, notations, or caveats that are mutually agreeable.

With all due respect,

- Bazzil Brasspair

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(The Yellowed bundle of parchment pages seem thinner than the letter, but are much more uniformly drafted. Time and effort has apparently gone into this Contract, and it shows.)

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Statement of Contractual Terms between
B. Brasspair & The Organization known as 'The Grim';

Termed Responsibilities of The Party of the First Part,
B. Brasspair, Warrior;

A.) Edict Adherence;
B. Brasspair will uphold the Edict of The Grim in all things; "Peace through Annihilation"; as interpreted as the unconditional destruction and dissolution of the 'Second' Alliance of Azeroth with the expectation that such total destruction will make any actual peace possible. This 'Second' Alliance of Azeroth is as identified by the following in collusion: The Human Nation of Stormwind, The Kaldorei Nation of Darnassus, The Gnomish Nation of Gnomeregan, The Dwarven Nation of Ironforge, The Draenei Nation of Exodar, and The Worgen Refugees of the Nation of Gilneas - in addition to any hereto unenumerated Nations that may ultimately agree to sign into that Alliance. For all intents and purposes of this Contract, the Alliance is enemy first and foremost, to be treated with hostility and deadly force. Also, B. Brasspair will form no collaborations with the Alliance that may result in harm to any Horde interests, including The Grim, nor improve them militarily.

((I.E. Brass will be hostile to the Alliance, will make no Alliance alts, will not help the Alliance unless it is against a world threat, and has no hindrance in killing Alliance.))

B.) War Readiness;
B. Brasspair, if not engrossed in a more pressing priority, will never hide or duck out from a fight, even if in Horde Territory.

((I.E. Brass will always be flagged for PvP, even in Cities or Horde Territory. Also, will participate if not actively pursing another impactful priority))

C.) Conduct;
B. Brasspair will compose himself as best befits a member of The Grim with expectation that every individual is representative of this organization as a whole.

((I.E. Brass will respect the rules of IC Chat/OOC Chat. Also, will behave in such a way that won't dishonor The Grim to outsiders))

D.) Support in Return;
B. Brasspair will offer available Tradeskill services including, but not limited to: Blacksmithing, Jewelcrafting, Fishing, and Cooking; without cost to all Grim Membership within reason and with availability of materials.

((I.E. Brass will never charge a Guildie for using any tradeskill, but may ask for mats. Tips not mandatory as I currently have no cooldown related patterns.))

E.) War Responsibilities;
B. Brasspair will pursue hostilities against the Alliance on the field of Battle whenever the opportunity presents, providing that it does not conflict with more impactful priorities such as campaigns against Azeroth's most dangerous threats including, but not limited to: Ragnaros, Deathwing, the Burning Legion, Azshara, et cetera. B. Brasspair will be present in a timely fashion.

((I.E. Brass can and will PvP, but Raid responsibilities will come first. If a calendar invite is accepted, he will be there promptly.))

F.) World Responsibilities;
B. Brasspair will participate in campaigns on behalf of the Horde and The Grim against Azeroth's foremost threats within a defensive and offensive capability, giving priority first towards protecting and supporting The Grim in those endeavors before joining other marauding adventurers. B. Brasspair will be present in a timely fashion.

((I.E. I will Tank or DPS for The Grim. Scheduled Raids will come first before any other priority. Scheduled Raids with The Grim will take priority over any other Raids exclusively. If a calendar invite is accepted, he will be there promptly.))

G.) Improvement and Education;
B. Brasspair will study, research, and formulate tactics - as well as concede to the overridding orders of a superior when participating in a Campaign. He will never refuse to make the efforts to better himself in interests of the Horde and The Grim's overall progress.

((I.E. I'll study what I'm supposed to before Raids, will accept constructive criticism without getting defensive, try to remain adaptive, and follow the instructions of my Raid Leader or Battleground Leader.))

H.) Communication and Reporting;
B. Brasspair will submit frequent reports to keep the Organization aware of any changes of priority or developments that may be impactful to his service to the Horde and The Grim.

((I.E. I won't keep people out of the loop on things that come up, also, will make it easy to know what I'm doing at least generally for ease of scheduling.))

I.) Conservation of Time;
In all priorities and campaigns, B. Brasspair will consider that everyone's time will always be equally precious and important - the most to be made of it, and never to be wasted. As it is written in the Manifesto of Profit, "Time is Money".

((I.E. I recognize that people's available time to play matters and is valuable - often limited, particularly in planned group situations. I'll do my best to make it meaningful and waste as little of it as possible.))

Termed Expectations of the Party of the Second Part;
The Organization known as "The Grim";

A.) Organizational Support;
The Grim will provide basic advantages as befitting a successful organization in high esteem of the Horde.

((I.E. Basically, acknowledging the Guild Perks.))

B.) Financial Support;
The Grim will provide a reasonable sum towards the maintenance of Armor and Weaponry in the pursuit of B. Brasspair's duties.

((I.E. Brass will have access to at least some threshold of Repair Gold, particularly when I raid with the Annihilators))

C.) Supplemental Support;
The Grim, whenever feasible and within reason, should provide support of Tradeskills and occasionally surplus equipment or enhancements to aid B. Brasspair in his duties.

((I.E. Ability to make legitimate requests of the Guild Bank when reasonably needed, also, availability of Tradeskills without financial cost providing that materials are presented. Cooldowns or other inconvienence are understandably tipped for. Basically, same as I'm giving in return.))

D.) Verbal Freedoms;
The Grim will recognize B. Brasspair's verbal freedom as a mature adult Goblin.

((I.E. Brass will not be badgered if a curse word pops up now or again in Mumble, In-Character, or OOC Chat.))

E.) Accord of Respect;
All membership of The Grim, without regard to rank, will grant B. Brasspair basic respect earned and expressed.

((I.E. Basically the general 'get what you give' clause; respect is mutual and built over time.))

F.) Communication & Open Door;
The Grim will encourage active communication and open sharing of information in the proper time and place without any retaliation by any rank of the Organization.

((I.E. Kept in the loop; will never go behind Brass's Back if there's an issue with him. Major issues discussed on the Forum, never in Guild Chat, and will not be attacked outright if a disagreement may arise.))

G.) Autonomy of Priority;
B. Brasspair reserves a right to retain personal autonomy in setting his own priorities that are impactful to both the Horde and The Grim, providing they are reasonable.

((I.E. If I'm working on a project with good reason, I shouldn't have to drop it at a whim - I will, however, plan such projects around others as much as possible.))

So stated here in the autumn of the fortieth year since the Dark Portal, both parties agree to the terms detailed above without reservation.

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[Qarosimae]

Upon reading the letter and included contract, Qarosimae mutters under her breath several curses towards goblin-kind.

[Bloodscream]

Bloodscream was catching up on some reading while in the background his trusty Jeeves was piling explosives onto a raised metalic platform.

He read the goblins contract and chuckled.

"Gobbos... gotta lovem...if Q's read this... "

Bloodscream reached up to his goggles and activated something.
Several view crystals decended from the ceiling to a raucous round of rattling.

"Analyze sensorgrid logs, all grids, filter for sound anomalies."
There was a brief pause and something hissed and fired a blast of steam over his head.
The automated assistant soothing voice echoed in his ear piece.

"Analysis complete, no anomalies detected."

Bloodscream let out a mildly surprised "Hmmph"

"I was sure I would have been able to hear Q's cursing..."

[Greebo]

Greebo read the contract with growing disbelief. "A goblin I can work with? Where is the mention of coin? The cataclysm has finally wrought some good after all."