The Gatesmen

Old Gatesmen
It was founded by the Harbinger, a creature with the skin and blood of the Ender. He spoke of an otherworldly being known as the Conqueror, and told the people of Iteria what she wanted.

“She wants peace among the realms,” he spoke, “If we summon her, she will take Iteria to her realm, a land where time does not matter and you may live for as long as you like.”

“However, she will only deem Iteria worthy if you are united. If conflict is no more. Otherwise, she will wipe out Iteria and its connected dimensions, and all of its inhabitants.”

Most of Iteria did not care for what he had to say, and simply ignored his warning. Others tried to kill him for a variety of reasons. Some because of his appearance as a humanoid Ender, and some because they believed him and knew that if he was killed, he couldn’t summon the Conqueror.

But some sided with him. They were few and far between, but the Harbinger amassed a small following, and created a group known as “The Gatesmen.” This group had bases and outposts all around Iteria for several years, but unfortunately many fell to monsters and people alike.

Eventually, the Gatesmen group died out, with only the Harbinger left. He tried to recruit more, but he could never manage to rebuild the Gatesmen.

Reformed Gatesmen
That is, until Ashari Oakenheart. Ashari was out exploring, searching to the north of Avisburg in the great swamps that lay there. Here is where he came across an old Gatesmen base.

The base had fallen to ruin, but he was able to find a basement under the debris. Ashari trekt through the mucky water, and found several items of value. Two books, one belonging to a cultist that had perished in the basement, and the other written by the Harbinger himself.

There was one more point of interest in that basement, however. An altar made of purpur and endstone, with an artifact of extraordinary rarity and potential power floating above it.

When Ashari reached out to touch this artifact, he was given a vision of the Conqueror, and decided to attempt to make his own branch of the Gatesmen, in order to restart the organization and further their goals.

In the meanwhile, he put out the goal to build a big capital in a 1001x1001 dug out perimiter which put the Gatesmen to work. During this endeavour, Ashari tried to fulfill a ritual with the altar, but made a mistake which eventually caused his demise.

Shortly after Ashari's that fact, The Harbinger retook charge of The Gatesmen, but not for long.

New Leadership
When The Harbinger was cured and rechanged into Ebbe, Hundal decided to take the leadership upon himself as he hadn't seen Ashari in weeks. His mission became making the Gatesmen a safe haven for people in the situation he experienced as a child. He took Ashari's mission to build a capital and divided it into smaller and more enjoyable steps.

[I] Project Evolution
His first plan of action was cancelling the dig and starting up the first project, Project Evolution. This project exists out of 3 tasks: The Cleanup, The Renovation and The Castle. The main goal of this project was to clean up the mess littered around and improving the already existing infrastructure.



Task 1: The Cleanup
The Pit was covered up.

All the out-of-place blocks inside the perimiter were removed.

All littered chests inside the perimiter were gathered and put into the Basement Storage Room.

Task 2: The Renovation
The Gatesmen Basement was redecorated.

Rooms were built in The Gatesmen Basement.

A smeltery was installed in The Gatesmen Basement.

The Gatesmen Basement Prison and Investigation Room were improved.

Task 3: The Castle
The Gatesmen Gate was installed.

The Gatesmen Elevator was installed.

The Gatesmen Tower got a make-over.

The Gatesmen Tower became part of a castle.

A moat was dug around The Gatesmen Castle.

Trees were planted around the Gatesmen Castle.

[II] Project Castleration
Due to the size of the built castle, a new project is needed for interior designs.

Ways of The Gatesmen
We treat everyone with respect.

We do not hurt, abuse or slight other Gatesmen.

We do not start the fight, we wait for the attack.

We welcome those in need of help past our gates.

We protect those in need of protection.

We aid those in need of help.

We do not kill noble animals.

We keep our promise.

Those who betrayed our trust, will not be treated this way