The Grey Wardens (TGW, or the Wardens) are the famed Defender military force of The Order, widely regarded as one of the best militaries in NationStates. Many have and will seek their claim to fame here as The Wardens are home to several Commended nations and military legends.

As a Defender military, The Grey Wardens stand against the Blight (raider forces) as raiders seek to occupy innocent regions and threaten permanent destruction during their raids. The Wardens respond to these attacks for regions that cannot defend themselves on the frontlines during the two game updates each day, facing new challenges and threats while becoming the most effectively trained military members in the game.

Although NationStates does not have a nation-to-nation war mechanic, it does have what is known as "military gameplay" where opposing forces of Raiders and Defenders battle over various regions throughout the game. This is done using World Assembly Endorsements and the Delegacy position as raiders seek to vandalize or destroy a region that belongs to an innocent community and defenders battle to return the region to its native population. There are some militaries, referred to as Independent or Unaligned, that both raid and defend as they see fit.

Military gameplay activity primarily takes place during the two daily game updates (simply referred to as "updates") at 12 AM and 12 PM US Eastern Time respectively, though some activity can occur outside these times. The Grey Wardens are a Defender military which means the Wardens look to prevent raids from being successful in defensive operations. TGW also maintains an off-update force for those who aren't available at the two specific update times known as the Guardians. The Guardians do equally important operations outside of update times to remove raider graffiti and advertisements from regions.

In War, Victory. In Peace, Vigilance. In Death, Sacrifice.

The Path of the Warden is what you've heard about in our recruitment, on the gameplay forum, and in the angry wails of defeated Darkspawn.

Wardens take the fight directly to the Blight (raiders) during the two game updates that take place at 12 AM and 12 PM US Eastern Time. As a Warden, you will usually conduct multiple operations per update and act as the first and greatest line of defense against invasive attacks on vulnerable regions. Liberations of raider-held regions and counter-invasions of raider home regions are also conducted by Wardens at update as our primary strike force. Wardens are the most high-trained and effective force in the game, and each day will present a new challenge or threat to be faced.

Don't worry if you're new to the game or don't think you have enough experience, as we'll provide you with guides and training to help you find your way. As long as you can be online at 12 AM and/or 12 PM EST at least one day per week, then the life of a Warden is for you.

Discord is a requirement for Wardens, as is World Assembly membership.

Sign up to be a Warden by registering on our forum and submitting an application as instructed here: https://www.greywardens.xyz/forum/thread-3.html

The Path of the Guardian is for warriors who are unable to engage the Darkspawn on the frontlines and yet are still willing and eager to fight the raider blight.

Busy during the game updates described above? You can still conduct military operations and make a difference as a Guardian. Guardians choose to guard and cleanse the regions of NationStates from the Darkspawn in-between update times with a more flexible schedule. Guardians move into target regions during the 12-hour windows between game updates and provide vital World Assembly endorsement support to their leading officers, as well as conducting restorative operations to regions and off-update defenses.

Joining the Guardians is simple: Read the Guide to being a Guardian and follow the instructions to telegram Silverite Guardian Pangaea-Panthalassa with your information.

Guardian missions are posted every 12 hours on the Regional Message Board (RMB). Discord is still the most efficient way to receive orders so it is recommended. Be sure to read the Guide to being a Guardian for more details.

The Grey Wardens are an order of warriors of exceptional ability dedicated to fighting darkspawn (invaders) throughout NationStates.

The Grey Wardens are known for ignoring a recruit's racial, social, national, and even criminal background if they deem the person valuable in terms of character or ability. Of course, in the sense of NS, this means that we shall accept just about anyone without prejudice. Former invaders are also welcome as long as they stay true to the Wardens and our cause.

It is the goal of this order to efficiently defeat as many invaders as possible as frequently as needed. We are not the white knights who clamor for the approval of our peers. We embrace the darkness and shall follow our enemy wherever they attempt to spread the blight. As such, The Grey Wardens openly embrace counter-offensive operations and are willing to raid invader regions.