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Moon Guard is a role playing server with a player population of 42,477 players, the most of any realm in World of Warcraft^[1]. Of that number, 20,641 are Alliance and 21,836 are Horde, with an activity ratio of 1.1 : 1. (Census information updated Aug 2nd 2009) It is a High population server with prime time reaching 90.9% activity. The number of people online begins to rise at 12:00 RT (RT = Realm Time), with both factions peaking at 20:00 RT on Horde and 21:00 RT for Alliance. The lowest population is at 6:00 - 7:00 RT for both. Death Knights are the most active on either faction and both sides lack healers. Warlocks are the least played on the server, while druids and priests fare little better.^[2] Its players are a part of Battlegroup Emberstorm. It has a good population of roleplayers.

Note that this page is the general summary of Moon Guard.

Roleplaying

Moon Guard is known as having a highly active roleplaying community. Largely, this is the reason for its inflated server population.

Guilds

Alliance

The Mountain Guard.

Heavy roleplaying guild with high standards, Dwarves only. Many of our roleplaying events combine PvP. We raid about once a week, and often help low levels, and are one of the leading Ironforge roleplaying guilds.

Driven is a guild of mature (18 and older) casual raiders. We're not out to get "server firsts" or be the most hard core guild on the server, but we do enjoy raiding and having a good time in a stress free environment. All friendly and mature people are welcome to join. Visit the web site to learn more or apply for membership in the guild. www.drivenmoonguard.com
Deeprun Thieves Network, a server renown thieves' network known for great roleplaying and ruthless cruelty. Little is known about them from the outside.

Green with Envy, is an RP/PvE guild based on the Goblin hierarchy.

The Underfoot Express is a roleplaying guild on the server, known for their 9 o'clock Gnews.

Remorse Is an order founded by three death knights, one specialized in Unholy, one in Frost, and the other in Blood, they saw through the Lich King's lies. And broke off from him. They felt sorrow and remorse for the thousands of lives they had stolen and destroyed, They vowed to put an end to him.

The Bearers of Light A mature, family-oriented roleplaying guild devoted to Benevolence and Charity.

Exaltis A fun-loving, fair-minded and highly organized community of roleplayers who love to raid. Laid-back, mostly professional adults in their twenties and thirties, Exaltis is known to support Moon Guard's RP community and inspire sportsmanship among competing raiding guilds for the glory of the entire Alliance. Since November 2007, the guild's RP story has been to lead an investigative expedition to Northrend. (Medium RP/Heavy PvE/Medium PvP).

Four Winds Traders are dedicated merchants that have united together to sell their goods around the world in a fair and respectful atmosphere. Each Merchant has a business of their own and is not subject to limiting themselves to set inventory or sales ideas. Your ship has arrived! Jump aboard and begin a new adventure with the Four Winds Traders. Send Mail to our Guildmistress Kyuress in game to Petition our Guild.

Knights Regnum An Exalted Order of Knights that serve to protect any plane of existence that is under the assault of the Burning Legion, or any other Demonic Army. Members are forbidden from using any less-than-good means to find success, including Shadow Magic, Fel-Magic and Torturous Poisons. The principle tenets of this Order include Charity, Relief and Truth.

Severance A serious and mature, yet casual raiding guild. We are the Great Divide. We are Severance.

The Stormwind Mafia A group that RPs as mafia/bandits of Stormwind City.

Tinker Town Special Ops (TTSO) An exclusively gnomish guild dedicated to the protection of Tinker Town and Ironforge and the restoration of Gnomeregan. TTSO engages in active defense of Ironforge and all gnomish bases and townships. The unit also pursues counter-insurgency operations in all parts of Azeroth and The Outlands. TTSO also conducts frequent preparatory work for the re-conquest of Gnomeregan including, enemy population survey, enemy population reduction, supply caching, anti-personnel installations, and sample acquisition for gnomish research and engineering. This elite combat unit is comprised mainly of rogues with a small support unit of warriors and two tactical advisors- one mage and one warlock. Due to the overwhelming need for a healing class, TTSO also recruits dwarf priests as combat medics from time to time and on a very limited basis. TTSO has training requirements for rank promotions that often involve infiltration and assassination in Horde outposts (PvP).

Veritas "Lux et Veritas" - A close-knit and secretive adventuring society of varied backgrounds who search out knowledge and adventure. Their symbol is the flame, that which illuminates the way into the darkest reaches and reveals what might otherwise be hidden in the shadows. RP progression-focused guild, in-character guild chat, helpful and mature members with weekly Ulduar, Naxx, and Obsidian Sanctum expeditions and biweekly role-playing events.

Audacity We're a serious/mature progession guild, focused on being one of the top raiding guilds on Moon Guard.

Wrath of the Righteous A small high-end raiding guild composed of real life friends.

Order of the Red Dagger A New guild lead by lord Adrilin Dracos, and His trusted. They Searve one purpose. To protect the Red Dragonflight, at all cost. The Order of the Red Dagger is a Medium Rp guild, in that we dont require for you to attend Rp events, unless Absolutely nesscary as per the guild storyline

Kul Tiras Marine CorpsA new military guild, We are marines who protect the kingdom of Kul Tiras, New allies are won, and old enemies are hunted down wherever they may hide,If pass the test to become a marine you will meet your destiny among the best soldiers on the face of Azeroth. However, there is no guarantee that you will pass our rigorous expectations.

Horde

Ascension - Heavy PvE-Progression/Casual RP and PvP.
Banepaw Fellowship - Heavy RP guild; accepts all races of the Horde. Renown for weekly RP events.
Bloodied Blade Clan - Heavy RP/Jack-of-all-trades clan-guild. Old-Horde based, strong background in correct lore, evil-based. No BE's, and only accepts good, experienced RP'ers. A hostile clan within the Horde, recruiting those who do not want 'peace', and want war/battle. See site for details.
Burning Tusk Tribe - Mature Heavy RP/Med. PVE/PVP guild focussed on arming themselves to fight for a new home, free from Thrall's rules. Dedicated to respecting the history and culture of the horde races. Created Nov. 2006 on Blackwater Raiders, starting on Moon Guard in May 2008.
Casually Addicted- Casual raid/pvp/leveling. Core member base is made up of competitive end-game raiders with time constraints. Mature, skillful, and respected guild formed June 2008.
Children of Eternity - video - Medium RP guild working on casual raiding. They take pride in their easy-going, low drama atmosphere. One of the oldest on the realm, created March 8, 2007. "Balance, in all things."
Clockwork - Casual, Fun-loving Raiding Guild.
Couriers of Compassion - 90% RP, 7% PvP, 3% Raiding. No fillers, no substitutions.
Crimson Order- Medium to heavy RP, have been around since the launch of the server and has recently celebrated their one year anniversary. Often known for their odd members and spontaneous ideas.
Crimson Marauders- A heavy RP pirate themed guild, Crimson Marauders was started on The Scryers RP realm. It was later moved to Moon Guard. Open to all races of the Horde.
[Dark Arts Mercenaries] - A leveling/RP guild designed around the concept of the shadowy loyalists. Lead by Jadosh Cinderhaze and Craize Vermillion, motivation of revenge and general anarchy plays heavily in their acts. Though small time, they seem to be seeking a stronger hold on the economy and social aspects of Azeroth.
Dark Market - Is a Heavy RP guild involved in illegal and sinister activity in Silver Moon City. Can currently be found around Silver Moon City posing as an innocent spice trading company. Very exclusive membership guidelines.
Dawning Vigil - Formerly known as The Dawnspire Academy, The Dawning Vigil is an elite core of souls dedicated to the protection and preservation of individual freedom, principles, and choice. The Dawning Vigil is a Heavy RP/Raid guild that provides a close-knit, friendly, and casual environment for raiders and roleplayers alike. The guild is focused on providing a balance of endgame/PvE content and roleplay.
The Dreamfoil Lodge - A heavy-roleplaying guild based on the Native American mysticism applied to a Warcraft lore context. Weekly gatherings. Tauren-based. Tauren, Orc and Troll preferred but not exclusive. No class restrictions. IC interview required. Contact Junayeche in-game for more information.
Enigma - A Medium to Heavy RP guild created to cater to Oceanic/Late Night RPers. (Active Times 1am - 7am Server Time)
Epoch Veil - End-game guild focused on providing a fun environment in which to progress through all of the raid content currently available.
Final Lament - A small Medium to Heavy RP guild focused on social and political intrigue. Beginner to advanced RPers welcome.
Goldfox Gypsies - Poets, performers and bards who bring their traveling wagons to entertain at Horde functions, or simply set up wherever they may be to sing, dance, and act. Once led by the enigmatic Tokias Veil'Serrar, they have since fallen by the wayside in the wake of their once proud leader's decent into depression and madness.
Guardians of Destiny - Heavy RP - Med PvP - Casual raiding still in formation.
Hall of Reckoning - Heavy RP & PvE Guild. Dedicated to high quality and deeply entwined stories that are rooted into the lore of Warcraft as well as a welcoming atmosphere. Unique structure, scheduled events, leveling and profession assistance, and end-game intentions.
House Silvacce - Heavy RP guild with a small, friendly community. We have been around since the release of TBC, and were one of the first Blood Elf House guilds. Accepting all classes and races if you can provide an RP reason to join. OOC guild chat with IC RP channel, entering the raiding scene.
House Vermillion - Heavy RP beginning the transition from a leveling environment to raiding and end-game instances.
KiithSa Familiars - Dark RP and PvP.
Kiss of the Betrayer - KotB is a heavy roleplaying guild dedicated to spreading the Light throughout the Horde. KotB Wiki Page
Knights of the Last Dawn - Small relaxed Raid, PvP, and Light RP guild.
Order of the Phoenix - Medium to Heavy RP Guild / Level-at-your-pace and family atmosphere.
Order of Twilight - Relatively new guild consisting of several close-knit friends, casual and easy-going.
Oshu'Narash - Heavy RP Guild focused on both PvP and PvE events in a welcoming yet experienced atmosphere.
Preachers of Decay - Heavy Role Play. This is an order of mad preachers and zealots dedicated to the Lord of Decay, Disease and Pestilence, Yogg-Saron. Their enemies are the Alliance, the Horde, and the Scourge. Their mission is that the whole world perishes in flames.
Project Mayhem - Small, close-knit Raiding Guild.
Riders on the Storm - Casual and close knit family guild. One of the original guilds at the launch of the server.
Sanctum Patria - Raiding Guild, mature and friendly but also knows how to have a good time. One of the original guilds on the server.
Semper Fi - Med RP/Party and fun guild.
Shards of Fate - Medium RP, Close-knit Helpful and Mature guild. Regular guild events and instance runs.
Shroud - Medium RP, PvP and PvE.
Sin Light RP, We kill giants here.
soif de sang - Medium RP, and Raiding.
Stormblade Clan - Small / Medium sized guild. Tightly knit enjoying light RP and moderate amounts of raiding and PvPing.
The Afterlight Vanguard - A Heavy RP guild led by Jacob Strecker. It strives for peace amongst the Horde and Alliance.
The Coalition - A guild built up of multiple factions. It's heavily RP based but is picky on who they recruit.
The Earthwalkers - Medium to Heavy RP Guild, mature and friendly.
The Hand of Rommath - Established March 2008, A Social and Family Oriented PvE guild. The guilds focus is end game content and is always searching for new members to strengthen their presence on the server. Instancing and Casual Raiding. Deep Bank Vault, Well Designed Tabard, Professional website with Forums. Must Apply at www.rommath.com.
The Guildless - Established late October, 2008. A casual PvE guild, the Guildless was started by former members of Talisman. It began as a group of IRL friends, but expanded heavily to 80+ members in only a few months. Known for their no-holds-barred guild chat and tendency to play irritating rap music and joke during boss fights on Ventrilo. All content but Heroic EoE currently on farm.
The Scourge - A Cross-Faction guild with a heavy emphasis on PVP and RP. A union for those who wish to act as advocates of The Scourge. Website pending.
The Soulbound - A Moon Guard rock band.
Thunderhoof Tribe - Medium to Heavy RP guild, mature and friendly. Restricted membership.
Torment - End-Game raiding guild.
Tribal instincts - Medium-to-heavy rp, Light pve, mature, friendly, a tribal group for those who do not fit in, lead by Kujali,
Tuar Annwn- Medium RP, raiding, best known for organizing seasonal balls with the help of Veritas.
Veldbarad Bornevalesh - Heavy RP, Medium PvP, Soon-to-be-Medium-But-Currently-Light PvE, with an emphasis on enjoying the game.
Truth of the Nine - Friendly,helpful and mature guild that help people that ask for it.

References

External links

Moon Guard Wiki

[0] Overall US Realm Stats

[1] Warcraft Census Data for Moon Guard

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