Joining Loth-i-Lonnath

Founded in May 2010, we are a stable, well-established Elven roleplaying kinship, primarily focused on Teleri elves, particularly those of Falathrim origin, reflecting our in-world location in the Lindon area (Mithlond, Duillond, Celondim). Originally founded during the early years of the Laurelin EU RP server, we have earned a proud history of providing a welcoming, mature, steadfast community for roleplayers seeking an authentic Elven home. We now bring that same sense of fellowship, family, and tradition to the Meriadoc EU RP server. If you want to join us, please have...

...a strong desire to roleplay,

...a proper Elven name,

...an understanding of Tolkien Elves and Middle-Earth lore,

...an eagerness to be in a lore-observant environment,

...availability to attend kin events.

All of these things are equally important; However, even if you meet all of the above, personality and compatibility matter both in and out of character. Find us, RP, and get to know us, so that we get to know you. 

To determine if you are a good candidate you must...

...be an Elf that is preferably Teleri/Sindar/Falathrim origin,

...have a laurelinarchives.org profile with a written background,

...attend our gatherings regularly,

...demonstrate through your RP that we may be a good fit for each other.

This means that membership is not granted instantly to anyone who asks. We are selective, and patience is required. Membership is earned gradually through thoughtful actions and consistent roleplaying with us. After participating in our gatherings for a period of time, if you appear to be a good candidate, you will be invited to complete our application.

If your application is approved, you will qualify for trial membership. To become a full member, you must complete the trial membership period within two months, or you will be removed from the roster.

Hours of Activity

Meriadoc is the EU RP server, thus we are a European kinship. North American players may find better options for RP kinships on Peregrin, the US RP server. However, this is not to exclude NA players from joining us — it simply helps you consider your options.

Our prime hours of activity generally fall within the times listed below. Please note that the Meriadoc server uses North America's Eastern Time Zone, which is referred to as "servertime." If you see events listed as "Starting at 3:00 PM Servertime," you can use the /servertime command in-game to check the time difference between the server and your location.

Most events are advertised in servertime, and we usually start them around 3:00 PM. Events typically run until our EU members log off for bed, usually between 6:00 and 7:00 PM servertime. Our NA members may be on later, of course, but this is when things generally quieten down for the night.

See your time zone below to get an idea of when we're the most active for your region.

"~" means approximate

Presently, our kin nights are on Tuesdays. See our home page for more details or updates.

Trial Membership

● Minimum of one month, maximum of two

● RP participation in at least four kin events

● Demonstrate an understanding of basic Tolkien Elven culture/lore through RPing it

● Establish compatibility with our philosophy and get along well with current members

This period may be extended with leadership approval if there is reasonable cause. While we want to allow for some flexibility, we also don’t want anyone to remain a recruit indefinitely.

At the end of the trial membership, the officers will review the recruit and collectively decide whether they meet our minimum requirements. If so, the recruit will be invited to attend a membership ceremony. Upon successful completion of the trial period, all recruits will become part of the civilian population. In roleplaying terms, this means your character becomes a Gwaith-i-Lonnath, an elf of the Havens, a resident of Duillond (or a nearby area) within our herth.

What to do when you meet us...

One can know every bit of lore and still have no feel for playing an elf.

One can have a great feel for playing an elf, never having read a single book.

We don’t recruit based solely on how many books you've read or how many lore-based stories you can tell. While it’s certainly an advantage to be familiar with the core texts — The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales — it’s your ability to embody the essence of an elf that matters most. Those who haven’t read the books may still be considered if they have a natural feel for playing an elf, though this is rare.

If you’ve read the books, let your knowledge shine through in your roleplaying, rather than reciting lore at every opportunity. While demonstrating your knowledge might show you’ve read the books, it doesn’t reflect how you RP an elf. In a real-life gathering, would you prove you’re human by reciting bits of European history to strangers? Probably not. Similarly, in an elven gathering, assume we know you’re an elf — focus instead on how you communicate, behave, and interact like one.

Recruitment into Loth-i-Lonnath is about how well you can embody a Teleri/Falathrim elf based on Tolkien’s lore, not how much lore you can recite. RPing an elf with us is about behaviour, your character’s appearance, how they present themselves, how they communicate, and their temperament. Yes, we also expect an appropriate name. We can read your character profile on Laurelin Archives to see if your background aligns with the lore, so there’s no need to share your character's life story unless asked. When we meet you, we ask ourselves, "Will you and your character integrate well within the kinship?"

If you're unsure what to do when you meet us, imagine how a real elf would behave when meeting fellow kindred on a bright starry evening. Ponder that moment and embody it when you meet us.

The above is a short guide to give you a brief idea of what we're about. If you think we might be the kinship you're looking for, please read our Detailed Membership Guide and Roleplaying Guide before filling out the application.

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For more detailed information about us,
please visit our kinsite! 
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