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The Venture Co is the first RP-PvP realm to go live since the initial four. Thus it originally had a large flocking to its shores. It seemed that the new arrivals had finally slowed down but just a few months before the release of Wotlk, a huge storm of Pve transfers from many servers have arrived and taken over progression.

Demographics

The Venture Company's population has stabilized resulting in a medium population server with a robust Role Playing Community gradually working through the levels.

Warcraftrealms.com statistics from February 11, 2009 indicate that The Venture Co US boasts a 47:53 Alliance to Horde population ratio, with an Alliance to Horde activity ratio of 10:17. This census data indicates 2975 level 80 Horde characters, and 1925 level 80 Alliance characters. At the time of editing, Death Knights comprise 22% of the characters on the server, with the other classes more evenly distributed between 7% and 13% of the population. Overall, Blood Elves comprise 23% of the overall server population, whom might I add a really stupid.

Prominent Raid Guilds

In terms of PvP raiding, The Venture Co boasts an active World PvP scene. There exists a significant rivalry between the prominent Horde and Alliance raid guilds which often spills over into in-game fighting and reporting. Pitched battles sometimes rage for many hours over world bosses or zones. The <Grunts> were an early PvP raiding group, but have become more dormant in recent months, focusing more on PvE goals. The Blacktooth Grin revitalized World PvP with the Shadows Over Khaz Modan campaign. Not long after, the Grin was temporarily dissolved due to the inability of many of its officers to regularly play. Grin members scattered throughout a variety of guilds, but Gorfrunch, the Grin's leader, returned to the server and reformed the guild. At this time, the <Blacktooth Grin> is the PvP leader Horde-side.

The Alliance has somewhat less organized World PvP. The <Keepers of Stromgarde> are notable due to their RP storyline of viciously defending the city of Stromgarde. Other Alliance guilds, such as <Midnight Reveries>, also participate in PvP, especially since the Reveries' home base of Aerie Peak has become a target for Horde raiders.

Significant Events

In late 2007 and early 2008, the Human Warlock Bloodpool organized PvP battles in various zones, calling the events "Bloodfest". The first Bloodfest was held on December 19th, 2007 in Stranglethorn Vale (Though it spanned several zones in the end) with "Bloodfest II: The Revenge" held on January 19th, 2008, in the Stonetalon Mountains. The first event was received with general enthusiasm, though Bloodpool admits there were a number of improvements that could have been made. Unfortunately, the second Bloodfest did not receive as much interest as the first and subsequent iterations stopped.

On December 20th, 2007, Dawnblade, the leader of the Horde guild <Venom> challenged the <Midnight Reveries> to defend their home base of Aerie Peak. The event was postponed once, but held on December 30th. <Venom>'s initial attacks were repulsed by the numerically superior <Reveries>, until additional Horde reinforcements arrived and overwhelmed the Peak's defenders. With multiple Horde raid groups already formed from the battle, their forces went on a rampage, killing Archbishop Benedictus, King Magni, Jaina Proudmoore, Prophet Velen, and Priestess Tyrande. The next day, an Alliance PuG raid led by <The Grim Covenant> retaliated, killing Lady Liadrin, Lor'themar Theron and his entourage, and Cairne Bloodhoof. While some Horde players pointed out that the Alliance did not down as many raid bosses, the Alliance forces defended themselves by arguing that they had fewer people and Horde faction leaders tend to be more difficult.

On August 2nd 2008, VeCo hosted a world pvp "chess match" in the Burning Steppes and Red Ridge. The event was attended by more than 100 participants. Each faction had the task of killing pre-selected player "kings" to achieve a win. Although problems with understanding and enforcement of the rules caused issues with the event. It was indicative of the overall interest and level of world pvp activity on The Venture Co. server.

At this time <Blacktooth Grin> is hosting an RP-PVP campaign designed to bring battles to lesser traveled zones such as Desolace and Ferelas.

Factions and Rivalries

The earlier days of the server saw a number of successful PvP guilds concentrating on premade battleground groups. While that tradition continues, Ve Co. also has an active World PvP scene, something that many other servers lack. Currently, <Senjin Village People>, <Murder Inc>, <Blacktooth Grin>, and <Grunts> have the most PvP activity horde-side, while <Keepers of Stromgarde>, <The Grim Covenant> and <Midnight Reveries> continue to be very active for the alliance.

One of the oldest and largest guilds on the server, from either faction, is <Grunts>. They formed on server launch day and have maintained a strong presence throughout the servers history. Previously <Grunts> were known for focusing mainly on world PvP, and especially world defense. <Grunts> had a strong world PvP raiding history and have participated in the largest world PvP events the server has seen, along side such guilds as <Blacktooth Grin> and numerous others, many of whom formed the intra-guild Horde coalition of <Warmongers>. Since The Fall of Legends, the <Warmongers> has been replaced with the <DreadHorde>.

Another guild that should be included in this list would be <Vehemence>. Also created on server launch day, <Vehemence> has been a haven for those wishing to play a more relaxed game. <Vehemence> considers themselves to be a casual guild, but have more recently branched out in PvE and PvP raiding. <Vehemence> members tend to be people with families and children, thus the casual atmosphere. <Vehemence> is widely respected by both factions on the server.

The most predominant role-playing rivalry on the server exists between <Blacktooth Grin> and <Keepers of Stromgarde>. The <Keepers of Stromgarde> are a heavy RP guild that focuses its guild events within Stromgarde Keep for roleplaying reasons, and they have had numerous run-ins, including an organized event that fielded at least 200 players from either side, in which the Horde attacked Stromgarde Keep (See: the Battle for the Keep). The Grin hiatus in October 2007 combined with a good amount of instability on the part of the Keepers, it seemed the rivalry between them seemed might be finally put to rest. But the reappearance of the Grin Warchief, Gofrunch, the stabilization of the Keepers, and The Grin Warlord Faquarl's RP-PVP campaign The Fall of Legends brought battle to Azeroth once again. Currently the rivalry between the Grin and Keepers is as strong as ever.

Public Channels

The following channels are open to any player on The Venture Co and are primarily concerned with helping the community to some description. If you know of any additional public channels, feel free to add them to this list. To join a new channel, type /join ChannelName.

Alliance Public Channels

• PvP - Alliance-based. For players looking for a group to participate in Player versus Player.

• RP - For players looking for RP chat. This channel places your character inside of a tavern, with other patrons from your faction.

Horde Public Channels

Role Play

Notable VeCo RP-PVP events include: the Battle for the Keep, Shadows Over Khaz Modan, the Sons of Lothar Battle, The Fall of Legends (TFoL), The Desolace Plains, and the most recent, The Fall of Stromgarde.

Events like these once set the VeCo RP community apart from others. Unfortunately such events are rare at best anymore.

Venture Co. Active RP Database: RP Database

Guilds

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Guild Halls

Guild Hall Claims

Guild	Faction	Location	Zone	Zone Stat
Keepers of Stromgarde		Stromgarde	Arathi Highlands	Contested
Midnight Reveries		Wintergarde Keep	Dragonblight	Contested
Bloodthunder Tribe		Camp Winterhoof	Howling Fjord	Contested
Senjin Village People		Senjin Village	Durotar
Blacktooth Grin		Conquest Hold	Grizzly Hills	Contested
Thunderlord Clan		Thunderlord Stronghold	Blade's Edge Mountains	Contested
The Brethren		Menethil Keep	Wetlands	Contested
The Equilibrium		Dwarven District Hall	Stormwind
Court Jesters		The Bank	Ironforge
Thunderhoof Clan		Mulgore	Mulgore
Those of the Dawn		Kel'Theril	Winterspring	Contested

Note: When doing a Guild hall claim refer to major cities as their own zone and specify where in the city you are claiming.